has anyone gotten pregnant with ra? | Arthritis Information

I haven't started my meds yet because I think that I want to have one more baby and I don't want anything to negatively affect that. Does anyone have any info or experience in this area?I haven't been pregnant at med times, but from what i understand, many women use prednisone while pregnant if they are still hurting. Pred can be used while pregnant.

I was about to get pregnant with my 2nd child, we finally decided after 11yrs from the first and the month we decided, i got horribly sick, so that stopped that decision :(

Yes! At the time I was on Celebrex, Plaquenil, Mtx, and something else.. Anyway-the biggest issue was the MTX. I was to be off it 3 months before trying to conceive. We waited something like 4 or 5 cause we were parnoid.

Talk to you RD. They should be able to help you out. Also, talk to you reg. dr. or ob/gyn. By the time my son was born I was off all the RA meds I had been on but was taking prednisone for joint pain/inflammation. My RA was never under control during pregnancy but I know that alot of people go into remission during that time.

Good luck-it can be done. Boy this RA guy must get around if all you women are getting pregnant with him. He may be more popular than Jody.Awwww Bubbagump that is so sad....thanx, i am almost 31 and have 2 children, if i want to get pregnant once more i should probably do it know before i start anything. I am 30 and have 2 kids. I really think I have had mild RA for sometime, I've had health issues for about 10 years. My first pregnancy, I felt FANTASTIC. The second (1.5-2 years ago) I felt AWFUL. Hips hurt and I was sick constantly. It was worth it, I wasn't that bad off. Now, in light of everything, DH and I are reconsidering number 3, which we had always planned. I work full time as a lawyer, which is another huge consideration. We are worried about what a third pregnancy would do to me, and if I would even be able to pick up a newborn in the middle of the night, or if DH would have to for me. Plus, I did extended breastfeeding before, and that would mean even longer without drugs (although I think we want a third child more than we'd insist on breastfeeding him or her).

I think we may wait 3-5 years and then decide. It's so hard, though. You just love the kids you have and even think of the advantages of not having any more, but you don't want to be left with that feeling of regret...I guess it's a long process to decide, and then a long process to accept the decision...